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By kawtherinuwaMy spirituality continues to be something that I am constantly striving to improve. With faith being one of the most paramount aspects of my life, the closer to Allah (SWT) I feel, the more peaceful and content I can be. With the holy month of Ramadan upon us, I can already begin to feel the…
By With Ramadan coming up in just a few short days, we wanted to alert you to an active initiative designed to start a “green” Ramadan movement. Ensuring that our Ramadan remains environmentally-friendly is incredibly important so that we get the most out of fasting. While we are purifying our souls and detoxifying our bodies, we…
By If you’ve ever felt sleep deprived or exhausted in Ramadan, it’s time to think seriously about fixing your sleep! We all know that Ramadan nights are blessed, and a time to make the most of. However, with late-night prayers and early morning suhoor, it can feel impossible to get in a proper night’s sleep to…
By As the days tick down to Ramadan, an excited flurry of preparation begins! Many of us begin stocking our freezers with delicious frozen treats, getting creative with beautiful home décor, and planning our Ramadan schedules. However, despite all these preparations, many of us struggle with low energy, exhaustion, and fatigue while fasting. The reason is…
By In the first article of this 4-part mini-series, Florida-based superwoman Nida Siddiq takes us behind the scenes as she prepares for the holy month of Ramadan. Can you believe it’s already *that* time of year again? The sacred month of fasting, giving, and connecting will soon be upon us. For those who may not be aware,…
By Besides the fact that we can cozy up to that midday cup of coffee now, it’s hard to imagine that the month of Ramadan, along with all its blessings, is over. It feels like just yesterday that I ran around my kitchen attempting to cook the best first iftar meal. Now, I am taking down…
By Guest BloggerI measure my life in Ramadans: How I see myself before Ramadan, and how I am after Ramadan. Who I am closer to, what directions do I get pulled into? Last year, I had a health scare. I felt a knot in my chest and the doctors thought they found something abnormal, but couldn’t give…
By Rabea AliEid-Al-Fitr is the religious holiday which marks the end of the holy month of Ramadan. It’s typically spent with extended family in most cultures. In my family, we have minimal family in the United States, and even less as the years have gone by, so the festivities have always been a bit low-key compared to…
By Zakat (charity) is one of the five pillars of Islam; it is essential that a Muslim donate at least two percent of their earnings to the masjid. That being said, if they are unable to donate money to the masjid, then doing an act of kindness such as feeding the poor, volunteering, or even being kind is…
By I think it’s safe to say that nearly every Muslim who has fasted during the month of Ramadan in a Western country has, no doubt, come across someone who insists that we Muslims are accomplishing the impossible. “No food from dawn until dusk?! How many hours is that? And no water!? I could never do…
By MG StaffI love sports. I’ve always loved sports. Growing up, I unapologetically played Barbie dolls and balls. I know what you’re thinking. Why is this chick talking about balls when she should be talking about the night of power already?! I promise, I’m getting there; patience is a virtue. But yes, sports. I’ve spent three months out of every…
By Ever since I was little, my mom put me in Qur’an classes. Every week, I would spend 4 to 5 hours learning about our beloved Prophet, tirelessly reading the Qur’an until I was able to perfectly recite each section. Although I went each week and learned more and more, I never felt my iman (faith) growing….
By The cramps are kicking in and your emotions are in a flurry of hormonal chaos. These symptoms are all to familiar; yep, it’s that time of the month. As Muslim women, though, being on your period is more than just mood swings and intense cravings for chocolate, it’s a time where Allah (SWT) have relieved…
By It’s hard to believe that the month of Ramadan is upon us and we are in the midst of its final days. Yes, before we know it, this beloved month will be over. But even so, this holy time of year brings with it an experience unlike no other. For Muslims all over the world, Ramadan…
By As we are nearing the end of this holy month, Ramadan routine has finally kicked in for many of us that may take a little while longer than others to get used to the late night eating and super early morning coffee drinking. Having said that, some of us may not have been able to…
